Mar 9, 2009 Posted by Judith

Poor Rankings? Think About This…

Last week I covered the reality of how Search Engines work with my updated posted on the Ten Commandments of Search Engines. This post has been “out there” for over a decade and I make a point of updating it annually. Funny, though… not so much has changed over this time period. Quality, unique, fresh content will always rule the day. But what if you haven’t understood ranking... read more

Mar 5, 2009 Posted by Judith

Ten Commandments of Search Engines

Many site owners are not aware of the reality of what will be necessary to ensure their target market finds them when searched for and a detailed explanation of the process and what to expect – as well as what not to expect. Unfortunately, many times the spam of easy listings and top 10 positions drowns out the truth of what is required to gain and maintain relevant rankings. In order to have... read more

Mar 3, 2009 Posted by Judith

5 Principles to Live By Online

Do you live by your principles? If someone were to ask you what principles you run your business by, would you have a concise and committed answer for them? prin⋅ci⋅ples a guiding sense of the requirements and obligations of right conduct: a person of principle. Over the years, I have found that many who want to start an online business for additional income or to replace their current income, have no... read more

Mar 2, 2009 Posted by Judith

Tit for Tat on Twitter?

I really don’t expose my personal life on social networking sites. I tend to be all business with a dash (if even that much) of what my hobbies, music and movie interests may be. I know that makes me not the norm because I see folks blending business and personal Tweets on Twitter and on their social pages all the time. Whatever works for you; but to me that’s a very fine line to walk. Think... read more

Feb 18, 2009 Posted by Judith

Get On Search Engines by Friday?

We all know about the “sandbox” or waiting period new sites have to deal with to get indexed in the top search engines. Time in the sandbox is debatable and can run anywhere from 3 to 9 months. I look at the sandbox time as the 3 months for the site owner to get their sea legs, workout any kinks, add new content while allowing time to participate in forums and social media to begin exposing... read more

Feb 16, 2009 Posted by Judith

Feed the Directories!

Here is a sampling of some of the feed directories that you can list your site’s feed on (if apropos) and hopefully get more exposure for your Blog/Site.Feeds4All.com Free-RSS ... read more

Feb 10, 2009 Posted by Judith

How to Succeed at Online Business

Having worked with 100′s of businesses across the country with the creation, growth, nurturing of their site, if you removed the “technology” aspects that makes all of their heads swim, the one issue that always seems to be missing in one form or another is the fact that having a Web site is having a business. A real business – if you want to succeed. All too often entrepreneurs... read more